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Silicone Foam Profile Strip

High-temperature resistant cellular silicone rubber profiles for oven door seals. Classified as profile shapes under HTS 4008.19.60.00 for cellular vulcanized rubber.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.3%+37.5%40.8%
🇲🇽Mexico3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇨🇦Canada3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3910.00.00Lower: 40.5% vs 40.8%

If unvulcanized silicone

Unvulcanized silicone rubber classified in 3910, not vulcanized profiles.

4016.99Lower: 15% vs 40.8%

If as appliance gasket articles

Finished silicone gaskets for household appliances go to 4016.99.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document silicone as synthetic rubber meeting vulcanization test in chapter note 2

• Test for cellular vs microcellular to stay in 'other' subheading

• Label clearly excluding hard rubber or electrical appliance exclusions

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